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NOV 21-- I-77 SB btwn Woodlawn Rd. exit 6 & Tyvola Rd. exit 5
I-77 Southbound (South of I-85)
Start: Saturday, November 21, 2009
End: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 AM7:00 AM
Alternate: South Blvd., S. Tryon St......Maintenance work in I-77 southbound between Woodlawn Rd. ex 6 and Tyvola Rd. ex 5, is scheduled to CLOSE two of three lanes beginning and ending Saturday 11/21 from 7a - 10a. This maintenance is to repair overhead sign structure.

NOV 22—Roger Daltrey--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Sunday, November 22, 2009
End: Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 8pm showtime on Sunday Nov 22nd.

NOV 22-- I-85 NB/SB btwn Andrews St exit 79 & Clark Rd exit 85
Northeast Minor Roads
Start: Sunday, November 22, 2009
End: Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:00 AM5:00 AM
Alternate: US-70....Maintenance is scheduled for I-85 north and southbound lanes near Long Ferry Rd exit 81 as Duke Power work on a transmission line. The work is scheduled to begin and end Sunday 11/22 from 5a - 11a.

NOV 22-- Indiana Pacers vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Sunday, November 22, 2009
End: Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:00 PM4:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 5pm Gametime Sunday Nov 22.

NOV 22~23-- I-77 NB btwn Harris Blvd exit 18 & Gilead Rd exit 23
I-77 Northbound (North of I-85)
Start: Sunday, November 22, 2009
End: Monday, November 23, 2009 6:00 AM9:00 PM
Alternate: Statesville Rd.... Overnight maintenance work on I-77 Northbound between Harris Blvd ex 18 and Gilead Rd ex 23 is scheduled to CLOSE one of two lanes. Maintenance is for marking and painting placement and is scheduled to begin and end Sunday 11/22 at 9p until Monday 11/23 6a.

Nov 23—The Endgame Tour--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Monday, November 23, 2009
End: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 7pm showtime on Monday, Nov 23rd.

NOV 23~DEC 25-- Nightingale Ln CLOSED btwn Osprey Dr & Blue Heron Dr
Southwest Minor Roads
Start: Monday, November 23, 2009
End: Friday, December 25, 2009 12:00 AM6:00 AM
Alt- Park Rd.....Crews are scheduled to CLOSE Nightingale Lane between Osprey Dr. & Blue Heron from Monday 11/23 until Friday 12/25. The road will be CLOSED to all through traffic, except local access to residents will be maintained, for the period above as the new culvert and road are installed.

NOV 23-- I-40 WB btwn NC 801 exit 180 & Harper Rd exit 182
Northeast Minor Roads
Start: Monday, November 23, 2009
End: Monday, November 23, 2009 5:00 PM9:00 AM
Alternate: Clemmons Rd./ N.C. 158.... Construction work on I-40 westbound is scheduled to CLOSE the right lane between NC 801 ex 180 and Harper Rd. ex 182 for sign installation. The work is scheduled to begin and end Monday 11/23 from 9a - 5p.

NOV 24-- Miley Cyrus Concert-- Extra congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
End: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:00 PM5:00 PM
Alternate: Tryon St., McDowell St.....Expect extra congestion along 5th, Caldwell, Trade and College Streets prior to and after the Miley Cyrus Concert which begins at 7p Tuesday November 24th.

NOV 25-- Toronto Raptors vs. Bobcats-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
End: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Wednesday Nov. 25

NOV 26 --Turkey Trot 8K--South Park Area Affected
Southeast Minor Roads
Start: Thursday, November 26, 2009
End: Thursday, November 26, 2009 2:30 PM8:30 AM
Alternate: Providence Rd. or Park Rd. The 8K Turkey Trot is scheduled to begin at 8:30a on Thanksgiving morning in South Park. The 8k route includes: Morrison Blvd., Barclay Downs, Fairview Rd., Assembly St., Carnegie Blvd., Runnymede Lane, Sharon Rd., Colony Rd., Roxborough Rd., Rexford Rd., and Coca Cola Plaza.

NOV 26 --Thanksgiving Day Parade-- Uptown Streets
Uptown Streets
Start: Thursday, November 26, 2009
End: Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:45 PM9:45 AM
Alternate: John Belk or Brookshire Frwy. The Thanksgiving Day Parade is scheduled to begin at 9:45am at 9th St and Tryon St. It will follow the standard parade route to 3rd St and left to Marshall Park.

NOV 27--Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Friday, November 27, 2009
End: Friday, November 27, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Friday Nov. 27

NOV 28-- TransSiberian Concert-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, November 28, 2009
End: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:00 PM7:00 PM
Alternate: Tryon St., McDowell St.....Expect extra congestion along 5th, Caldwell, Trade and College Streets prior to and after the TransSiberian Concert which begins at 8p Saturday November 28th. Trans-Siberian Orchestra incorporates progressive rock, symphonic metal, and heavy metal, with influences from classical music to create a “rock opera”. TSO has recorded and performed renditions of traditional Christmas songs, which have become some of their most popular works. With their stage show, they bring extaordinary elements, adding light shows and dozens of pyrotechnics synchronized with the musical performance.

DEC 1—David Cook--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
End: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 7:30pm showtime on Tuesday Dec 1st.

DEC 1-- Boston Celtics vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
End: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Tuesday Dec 1st.

DEC 2—Train--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
End: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 7:30pm showtime on Wednesday, Dec 2nd.

DEC 4—Winter Fest--Extra Congestion expected near The Bojangles Coliseum
Independence Blvd
Start: Friday, December 4, 2009
End: Friday, December 4, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around Independence Blvd, Briarcreek, and Monroe Rd around 7p showtime on Friday, Dec 4th.

DEC 5—Rise Against--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, December 5, 2009
End: Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 8:30pm showtime on Saturday, Dec 5th.

DEC 5—Steve Harvey--Extra Congestion expected near The Bojangles Coliseum
Independence Blvd
Start: Saturday, December 5, 2009
End: Saturday, December 5, 2009 11:59 AM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around Independence Blvd, Briarcreek, and Monroe Rd around 8p showtime on Saturday, Dec 5th.

DEC 5-- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Bobcats-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, December 5, 2009
End: Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Saturday Dec 5th.

DEC 6—David Allen Coe--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Sunday, December 6, 2009
End: Sunday, December 6, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 8pm showtime on Sunday, Dec 6th.

DEC 6--Tampa Bay vs. Carolina-- Extra Congestion expected near B of A Stadium
Uptown Streets
Start: Sunday, December 6, 2009
End: Sunday, December 6, 2009 7:00 PM10:00 AM
Expect extra traffic around the Bank of America Stadium as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Carolina Panthers. The sixth home game of the Carolina Panthers 2009 NFL season is scheduled to start with the gates opening at 10am and with the kickoff for the game scheduled for 1pm.

DEC 6-- Lipizzaner Stallions-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Sunday, December 6, 2009
End: Sunday, December 6, 2009 7:00 PM2:00 PM
Alternate: Tryon St., McDowell St.....Expect extra congestion along 5th, Caldwell, Trade and College Streets prior to and after the Lipizzaner Stallions Event which begins at 3p Sunday December 6th. Doors Open at 2p. The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions proudly presents their 40th anniversary presentation of the “Dancing White Stallions”

DEC 8-- Denver Nuggets vs. Bobcats-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
End: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Tuesday Dec 8th.

DEC 10—LMFAO's Rock Tour--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Thursday, December 10, 2009
End: Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 8pm showtime on Thursday, Dec 10th.

DEC 12--Thunder Road Marathon @ Uptown & Southeast Charlotte
Southeast Minor Roads
Start: Saturday, December 12, 2009
End: Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:00 PM7:50 AM
The Tunder Road Marathon is scheduled Saturday December 12 , beginning 7:50am on College St. between Stonewall St and MLK Blvd. The course will head out of town on 3rd St , through the Dilworth , Myers Park , South Park , Foxcroft , 3rd Ward , Wilmore Noda , Plaza Midwood and 1st & 2nd Ward neighborhoods. For a detailed timeline by mile go to runcharlotte.com or call 704-358-0717

DEC 15-- N.Y. Knicks vs. Bobcats-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
End: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Tuesday Dec 15th.

DEC 17—Dashboard Confessional--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Thursday, December 17, 2009
End: Thursday, December 17, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 6:30pm showtime on Thursday, Dec 17th.

DEC 19-- Utah Jazz vs. Bobcats-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, December 19, 2009
End: Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Saturday Dec 19th.

DEC 20--Minnesota vs. Carolina-- Extra Congestion expected near B of A Stadium
Uptown Streets
Start: Sunday, December 20, 2009
End: Sunday, December 20, 2009 11:59 PM5:00 PM
Expect extra traffic around the Bank of America Stadium as the Minnesota Vikings visit the Carolina Panthers.The seventh home game of the 2009 NFL season for the Carolina Panthers is scheduled to have the gates open at 5pm with the kickoff for the game scheduled for 8:20pm.

DEC 22-- Detroit Pistons vs. Bobcats-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
End: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Tuesday Dec 22nd.

DEC 28—WWE Smackdown--Extra Congestion expected near The Bojangles Coliseum
Independence Blvd
Start: Monday, December 28, 2009
End: Monday, December 28, 2009 11:59 AM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around Independence Blvd, Briarcreek, and Monroe Rd around 7p showtime on Monday, Dec 28th.

DEC 28-- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Bobcats-- Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Monday, December 28, 2009
End: Monday, December 28, 2009 10:00 PM6:00 PM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Monday Dec 28th.

DEC 31-- Jeff Dunham --Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Thursday, December 31, 2009
End: Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 8p Gametime on Thursday, Dec 31st.

JAN 2-- Freestyle Motorcross--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, January 2, 2010
End: Saturday, January 2, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7p on January 2nd.

JAN 3 --New Orleans vs. Carolina-- Extra congestion expected near B of A Stadium
Uptown Streets
Start: Sunday, January 3, 2010
End: Sunday, January 3, 2010 6:00 PM10:00 AM
Expect extra traffic around the Bank of America Stadium as the New Orleans Saints visit the Carolina Panthers. The eighth home game of the Carolina Panthers 2009 NFL season is scheduled to start with the gates opening at 10am and with the kickoff for the game scheduled for 1pm.

JAN 5-- Chicago Bulls vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, January 5, 2010
End: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Tuesday Jan. 5th.

JAN 9-- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, January 9, 2010
End: Saturday, January 9, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Saturday Jan. 9th.

JAN 12-- Houston Rockets vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
End: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Tuesday, Jan. 12th.

JAN 15-- San Antonio Spurs vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Friday, January 15, 2010
End: Friday, January 15, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Friday, January 15th.

JAN 16-- Phoenix Suns vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, January 16, 2010
End: Saturday, January 16, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Saturday Jan 16th.

JAN 18-- Sacramento Kings vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Monday, January 18, 2010
End: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Monday, Jan 18th.

JAN 19—The Anvil Experience--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
End: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 8pm showtime on Tuesday, Jan 19th.

JAN 20-- Miami Heat vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
End: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 11:59 AM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Wednesday, Jan 20th.

JAN 23-- Orlando Magic vs. Bobcats--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, January 23, 2010
End: Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets around 7pm Gametime on Saturday, January 23rd.

JAN 27~31-- Ringling Brothers Circus--Extra Congestion expected near Time Warner Cable Arena
Uptown Streets
Start: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
End: Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around 4th, 5th, 6th, Trade, College, Brevard and Caldwell Streets from January 27th through 31st. Circus will happen at various show times.

FEB 6—Between The Buried And Me--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Saturday, February 6, 2010
End: Saturday, February 6, 2010 11:59 AM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 7pm showtime on Saturday, Feb 6th.

FEB 19—Flogging Molly--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Friday, February 19, 2010
End: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:59 PM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 7p showtime on Friday, Feb 19th.

MAR 8—Dropkick Murphey's--Extra Congestion expected near The Fillmore Charlotte
Uptown Streets
Start: Monday, March 8, 2010
End: Monday, March 8, 2010 11:59 AM12:00 AM
Extra traffic is expected around WB Brookshire, 12th Street, and Hamilton Street around 7:30p showtime on Monday, MAR 8th.

 

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